Career Tip: using examples during an interview

The job market is tough. The competition is fierce. Candidates need to do everything possible to help them stand out from the crowd.

This includes your job documents (resume and cover letter) and your interview. Don’t ruin your chances of landing the job by having a so-so interview. Just as you put a lot of hard work constructing your resume and cover letter, you need to do the same when preparing for your interview.

One important piece that you should practice is coming up with stories/examples. Think of some short stories that explain where you have successfully used the skills you’ve acquired. These should be skills that are relevant towards the job you are applying for.

It is one thing to call yourself great at multitasking but it means much more to back up your statements with examples. This will offer the employer some proof to your statements and depth to your answers.

However, remember you need to practice these examples in order to communicate them effectively to the employer.